Calendar - May 2009
01. 5. - 15. 5.
Feasts
Start of the spa season
Czech spas are, of course, open all year, but the start of the main spa season in early May is always a grand social event. The symbolic reopening of the medicinal springs is watched by spa guests as well as tourists.Karlovy Vary, Marianské Lazne, ...
01. 5.
Feasts
Opening of the navigation season on the Bata canal
Operation of the Bata canal generally starts as early as April, though the official “opening of the navigation season” is always on the 1st of May at some ports. The symbolic opening takes place on this day and is accompanied by a cultural programme, boat voyages and other attractions to mark the start of the navigation season.Baťův kanál. http://www.batacanal.cz/2007/index.htm
02. 5. - 06. 5.
Reconstruction of a battle
The Pilsen Liberation Festival
The Pilsen Liberation Festival commemorates the final days of World War II and the liberation of Pilsen by American forces.Plzeň
http://www.plzen.eu/en/home/index.html
04. 5.
Music
05. 5.
Music
08. 5. - 09. 5.
Wine
Valtice Wine Market
The largest and most prestigious exhibition of wines in the Czech Republic, with international participation.Valtice
http://www.wineofczechrepublic.cz/
10. 5.
Sport
The Volkswagen Prague Marathon
The Volkswagen Prague Marathon is among the 10 best marathons in the world. In 2008, it was awarded the prestigious IAAF Silver Road Race Label. The race takes place directly in the centre of one of the most beautiful medieval cities in the world. It is an experience you won’t forget.Prague.
http://www.pim.cz/index.php
11. 5. - 04. 6.
Music
Dvořák's Olomouc
The international music festival Dvořák’s Olomouc arose through a transformation of the Olomouc Musical Spring, a festival that had been organised by the Moravian Philharmonic since 1958. Mainly works by Antonín Dvořák can be heard at the festival, but also pieces by other Czech composers such as Josef Suk and Leoš Janáček.Olomouc
http://www.mfo.cz
12. 5. - 12. 6.
Music
Mahler Jihlava 2009
The 8th time this music festival will be held in Jihlava.Jihlava
http://www.mahler2000.cz
12. 5. - 03. 6.
Music
Prague Spring
64th year of this international music festival. The Prague Spring International Music Festival is a showcase for outstanding world artists, symphony orchestras and chamber orchestrasPrague. Obecní dům (Municipal House), Ruldolfinum,State Opera...
http://www.festival.cz
14. 5. - 17. 5.
Music
14. 5. - 16. 5.
Culture
Book World Prague
The 15th international Book Trade Fair and Literary festival. Book World Prague is the largest book fair in the Czech Republic and features a rich programme of events including a literary festival as well as film and theatre performances of works based on books
Výstaviště Praha - Holešovice
http://www.svetknihy
15. 5. - 17. 5.
Folclore
Valdštejn Festival in Frýdlant
A traditional two-day historical festival with a cultural programme, market and battles Frýdlant
http://www.frydlantvc
20. 5. - 09. 6.
Music
Janáček’s May International Music Festival
The 34th year of this traditional international music festival of classical music (symphony and chamber concerts, jazz afternoons).Ostrava. http://www.janackuvmaj.cz/
22. 5.
Music
22. 5. - 31. 5.
Beer
Czech Beer Festival Prague
The largest gastronomic event in the Czech Republic! Varied offerings from the best of Czech breweries, Czech pork and beef butchers, delicatessens and confectioners. Ten thousand places to sit, with full service provided in traditional Czech folk costumes.Praha - Výstaviště PVA Letňany
24. 5.
Music
24. 5.
Music
26. 5.
Music
29. 5. - 31. 5.
Folclore
Vlčnov Ride of the Kings
A folklore festival with groups participating from all over the Czech Republic, as well as from abroad. Over the course of three days in Vlčnov, you can watch and participate in the country’s largest cultural festival which, together with the colours and beauty of Moravian-Slovak costumes, songs, dances and crafts, offers as its main feature “the ride of kings” in an authentic presentation of this traditional custom. A varied range of festivities includes around 30 staged eventsVlčnov
29. 5. - 31. 5.
Wine
Prague Food Festival
The increasing prestige of Czech gastronomy is evidenced by the first Michelin Star in Central Europe for the Prague restaurant Allegro, as well as the third year of the Prague Food Festival.Prague - Slovanský ostrov, Žofín
30. 5.
Sport course
The Author Král Šumavy (King of Šumava) mountain bike marathon
The largest MTB marathon in the Czech Republic takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Šumava Mountains.Klatovy
31. 5. - 01. 6.
Music
